Relating to: an exemption from the county property tax levy for municipalities on Madeline Island and Washington Island that levy taxes for airports or for public health or economic development services.

hist26850The question was: Shall Senate Bill 299 be ordered to a third reading?

Motion carried.

hist26851Representative Strachota asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Senate Bill 299 be given a third reading. Granted.

Representative Ballweg asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Legislative Council, Audit Bureau, Fiscal Bureau, Reference Bureau and the Technology Services Bureau,for their dedication and professional service to the Assembly members. Granted.

Representative Ballweg asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Julie Martyn of the Assembly Chief Clerk’s office, on the occasion of her birthday today. Granted.

Representative Williams asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her son, Kris Williams, and his fiancée, Rebecca Belinski. Granted.

Representative Williams asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her assistant, Linda Junck, who will be retiring at the end of this year. Granted.

Representative Williams asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her research assistant, Charlie Bellin. Granted.

Representative Williams asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Representative Joan Ballweg, on the occasion of her birthday on March 16. Granted.

Representative Williams asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Representative Bob Kulp, on the occasion of his birthday on March 21. Granted.

Representative Sargent asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her son, Bailey, on the occasion of his 14thbirthday on March 7. Granted.

Representative Ringhand asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Brodhead Girls Basketball Team, who will be competing in the WIAA Division III State Championship for the 3rd year in a row, with a 26-0 record. Granted.

Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Joe Crubaugh, owner of Fosdal’s Home Bakery, for receiving the “Bakery Operation of the Year” awardfrom the Wisconsin Bakers Association. Granted.

Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Grace Richmond, an eighth grade student at Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School in Sun Prairie, for winning the school’s National Geographic Bee and for receiving the President’s Volunteer Service Award for her volunteer work in the community. Granted.

Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Karen Barber of Stoughton, who was awarded the “Siri Anderson Award for Nursing Excellence” by Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Granted.

Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Assistant Chief Melvin “Red” Benschop, who is retiring after 58 years of service with the Stoughton Fire Department. Granted.

Representative Richards asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his six year old son, Alex,who is watching him on Wisconsin Eye. Granted.

Representative Richards asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his wife, Andrea Rowe Richards, for her support during his time as a Wisconsin State Representative. Granted.

Representatives Barca, Pasch, Jorgensen and Zamarripa asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Representatives Richards, Clark, Bewley, Bernard-Schaber and Ringhand, on the occasion of their retirement from the Wisconsin State Assembly. Granted.

Representative Schraa asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his daughter, Carly, who was just accepted into UW Madison's Masters of Social Work program. Granted.